The Data
Salzman Study
Note that the longer your silicone implant is in place, the higher the risk of your implant having a silent rupture.
Silicone Breast Implant Rupture Rates
10-Year FDA Clinical Trial
|
Manufacturer |
Primary Augmentation |
Revision Augmentation |
|
Allergan |
9.3% |
5.4% |
|
Mentor |
24.2% |
23.7% |
|
Sientra |
8.7% |
6.8% |
Kaplan-Meier Risk Rates of First Occurrence; MRI Cohort
Silicone Implant Manufacturers’ Warranty Information
Replacement Implants – Silicone breast implant manufacturers have warranties that provide free replacement implants for life if an implant ruptures. Replacement implants for both sides may be provided for free, even if only one side is ruptured, in case you want to change your implant size when the ruptured implant is being replaced.
Financial Assistance – In addition to replacement implants, financial assistance is typically available for the first 10 years to cover out-of-pocket costs of your replacement surgery, such as for the facility, anesthesia, and surgeon fee. To learn the specific benefits available under your implant manufacturer’s limited warranty, contact them directly or through a plastic surgeon.
Contacts for Warranty Claims / Replacement Implants
Allergan 1-800-624-4261 https://www.natrellesurgeon.com/WarrantyClaim
Mentor 1-800-636-8678 https://www.breastimplantsbymentor.com/contact
Sientra 1-888-708-0808 https://sientra.com/breast-augmentation/warranty-details/